AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Course Details
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Who Should Apply
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in automotive mechanical diagnosis
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in automotive mechanical diagnosis roles. Further education pathways may include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management or higher education in automotive management.
What Can I Expect
Units
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
| Unit code | Unit title | Core/elective |
| AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults | Core |
| AURETR137 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | Elective |
| AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems | Elective |
| AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | Elective |
| AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | Elective |
| AURLTE105 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines | Elective |
| AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems | Elective |
| AURTTA125 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems | Elective |
| AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | Elective |
| AURAEA004 | Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Elective |
Training and Assessment
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as in an automotive workshop and through a work placement.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 21 hours per week for 23 study weeks (1 term of 12 weeks and 1 of 11 weeks) plus complete a work placement of 7 weeks.). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
You will participate in both classroom and practical training in the automotive workshop.
In addition, you will also need to complete approximately 2 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
The work placement component is a total of 147 hours which will be completed in Weeks 26 – 32. The work placement will be completed in an approved automotive workshop and we will assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own. Your work placement will be discussed in detail with you once you start your course.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with learning materials relevant to each unit in your course.
Course Progress and Attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student Support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- a buddy program
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Resource Requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC
| Item | Minimum requirements |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor
Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| RAM | 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
MacOS
| Item | Minimum requirements |
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating system | MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave). |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
| Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
| Name of software | Associated costs | |
| Office 365 | $129 annually | https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office |
| Laptop details | Associated costs | |
| Any laptop that meets the specifications above | $450 (approximate only) | Various |
| Textbook | Associated costs | |
| Automotive Technology Cengage | Ebook: $77.95
Hardcopy: $199.95 Paperback: $102.95 |
https://au.cengage.com/c/automotive-technology-a-systems-approach-7e-erjavec/9781337794213/
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Course Credit
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
What are the entry requirements?
The Training Package requires that:
- Those undertaking the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Automotive International College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- be at least 18 years of age.
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.
How much does it cost?
The costs for this course are as follows:
| Enrolment fee | AUD $350 (non-refundable to be paid on enrolment) |
| Materials fee | AUD $750 |
| Tuition fees | AUD $8,000 |
| Non-tuition fees | May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook |
Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above.
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. We provide details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.
How can i apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- evidence that you have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or equivalent competency
- proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where to from here?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- evidence that you have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or equivalent competency
- proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.